San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Old Presidio Historic Trail
A short walk to the Serra Museum and the site of California's first Spanish mission and presidio.
At the end of the trail you will discover:
*The site where California's first mission began in 1769.
*The ruins of the first European settlement on the west coast of the U.S. and Canada.
*A museum which celebrates California's beginnings.
Why is this a "historic trail"?
(Find out on the next sign)
Erected by San Diego Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Exploration • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.
Location. 32° 45.354′ N, 117° 11.736′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is on Mason Street north of Juan Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Diego CA 92110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Old Presidio Historic Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Casa de Carrillo (about 400 feet away); Juan Bandini (about 600 feet away); Old Town San Diego (about 600 feet away); Services of the Mormon Battalion (about 700 feet away); The 500 Volunteer Soldiers of the Mormon Battalion (about 700 feet away); Mormon Battalion (about 700 feet away); The Mormon Battalion at San Diego (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.